What certificates does a folding household step stool need to enter the US?

For a folding household step stool, the things you must have are: General Certificate of Conformity (GCC); Country of origin marking; Importer registration and customs bond.

The things you must have

• General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)

  You issue this yourself using test results.

• Country of origin marking

  Ask your factory.

• Importer registration and customs bond

  Your broker files CBP Form 5106; they'll arrange bonds for formal entries.

How many requirements are in the checklist?

The full checklist has 6 items: 1 apply to every product in this category, 5 apply only in some situations, and 0 are notes rather than steps.

Laboratory tests and their conditions

F2057-23 stability; lead in paint; 1640 smoldering

This checklist doesn't list any mandatory laboratory tests for this product.

What to look at for this product

If your folding household step stool contains composite wood, request the panel compliance records covering the platform used as its stepping surface.

If your stool has paint on the steps or supports, request paint lead test results covering the painted stepping platform and supports.

If your stool is also supplied with upholstered seating, request smoldering test evidence covering the added seat padding and cover.

If your stool will have a composite wood label, check the fabricator and production date on that label with your factory.

If your stool contains upholstered parts for Minnesota sales, ask your supplier about finishes used on the seat upholstery.

If your stool contains composite wood and is imported, ask who signs the import certification for the shipment containing those folding platform assemblies.

Labels and state rules

Tip-over warning; "TSCA Title VI compliant" plus fabricator and month/year

Minnesota bans PFAS in upholstered furniture; state registrations for stuffed furniture.

How this page was prepared

This page matches a product name to the rule library. We haven't inspected the physical product, and this isn't legal advice.